Prevalence rates (95% CIs) of prescribing benzodiazepines to children aged 0–15 years from 2002 to 2011
| Year | Prevalence rate per 1000 GMS population (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 8.56 (8.20 to 8.92) |
| 2003 | 8.64 (8.28 to 9.00) |
| 2004 | 8.20 (7.84 to 8.56) |
| 2005 | 8.42 (8.06 to 8.78) |
| 2006 | 7.34 (7.01 to 7.67) |
| 2007 | 6.88 (6.57 to 7.19) |
| 2008 | 6.32 (6.04 to 6.60) |
| 2009 | 5.95 (5.69 to 6.21) |
| 2010 | 5.27 (5.03 to 5.50) |
| 2011 | 5.33 (5.10 to 5.55) |
GMS, General Medical Services.